Blessed Are the Fathers! (Job 1:1-8)

Learning from Job as a father:

1.    Job’s spiritual life

“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil” (Job 1:1).
•    Job is a spiritually mature man.
•    Job fears God. He acknowledge God’s way.
•    Job eschews evil. He flees from temptations.

Although Job is a wealthy man, we must not look at the external but at his inward spiritual life which is more important. Similarly, we must consider one another’s spiritual life and not our material possessions. If we only aim to achieve all that is material (wealth included), we may neglect our spiritual life.

Job is a man who fears God, but this does not mean that he has no trouble.  For a time, his family, his wealth and his health were taken away.

2.    Job as the pastor to his family

•    Every Christian father is the pastor to his family. He is responsible for the spiritual well being of his family.
•    Job as a father cares for the spiritual well-being of his children (Job 1:5).

3.    Importance of God in Job’s life

•    Job does not allow his wealth to affect his relationship with God.
•    A father does not only bring home the family income. He is also responsible for the spiritual well-being of his family.

A godly father’s joy will be fullest when his child has a place in heaven, not when he is able to get into the best school. It is not easy to be a godly father, but fathers can be encouraged and guided by God’s Word as they strive to mature in their spiritual life.